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Off we go! This was the coverage of the game between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic for the fifth game of the playoffs.
Highlights of the second half
GET YA WRISTS UP 🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/5GD2blqQLp
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2025
PERIMETER P 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PnB2hCoohk
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2025
FOURTH QUARTER LUKE 💪 pic.twitter.com/P9QgN90Xo1
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2025
⏱️ 0:00 // 4Q
The final quarter of the night in Boston ended. The Celtics defeated the Magic 120-89 and secured their place in the next round of the 2024/25 NBA playoffs.
⏱️ 1:00 // 4Q
The final minute of the series is underway. With the Celtics' comeback, qualification is more than assured against a Magic team that was up to par, but couldn't determine the outcome. 118-88
⏱️ 3:58 // 4Q
The home team's forward is unstoppable. With the final free throw, Tatum reached 35 points tonight in Boston and is the game's ten-point all-time leading scorer, ahead of Wagner, who is in second place. 107-78
⏱️ 5:50 // 4Q
They responded with very little, but they clung to the chances they still had. The Magic, after several minutes of inaccuracy and being outplayed by the Celtics, pulled one back with a solitary double from Carter Jr., leading 103-78.
⏱️ 6:55 // 4Q
What a way to break the hundred-point mark. The Celtics continued to rack up points at the TD Garden, and now, with Brown's three-pointer, they surpassed 100 points on the night. 101-75
⏱️ 9:11 // 4Q
The three-point barrage at TD Garden has ended. The Celtics aren't just pulling away, they're doing so in the same way. After two long-range shots from Pritchard and one from Brown, Kornet's double ended the streak. 94-69
⏱️ 11:45 // 4Q
The home team is looking to finish off the night, and they're doing just that. Pritchard's three-pointer helps the Celtics maintain a nearly 25-point lead over the Magic. 86-62
⏱️ 12:00 // 4Q
The final quarter of the night has begun in Boston. The Celtics built a significant lead in the previous quarter, so if they maintain this score, they'll eliminate the Magic.
⏱️ 0:00 // 3Q
The third quarter at TD Garden has ended. With the Celtics' incredible comeback, they're now more than 20 points ahead of the Magic, who dropped their game considerably. 83-62
⏱️1:19 // 3Q
A flurry of three-pointers for the home team, who are looking to build a big lead heading into the fourth quarter. Hauser, Horford, and Tatum each scored one to keep the Celtics scoring. 79-62
⏱️3:04 // 3Q
There are now ten points separating the visitors from the home team. The Celtics' performance changed dramatically, and they were able to not only turn it around but also make a significant difference at the end of the third quarter. 70-60
⏱️5:27 // 3Q
They held their ground and tried to pull away on the scoreboard. Now, with the score completely opposite from the first half, the Celtics improved defensively to contain their opponent. 61-58
⏱️ 7:03 // 3Q
They don't want to lose the lead so easily. Unlike in the second quarter, the Celtics defended this small advantage better and continued to score points despite the Magic's comeback. 59-56
⏱️ 9:18 // 3Q
The home team's time arrived, tying the score and taking the lead in a matter of seconds. The Celtics got five points from Brown and three from Tatum to beat the Magic 56-53.
⏱️ 11:42 // 3Q
The visitors aren't happy with the comeback and take the first step in the second half. Carter Jr.'s double gives the Magic a 47-51 lead over the Celtics.
⏱️ 12:00 // 3Q
The third quarter begins on Boston's night. After a very strong performance in the second quarter and closing the gap, the Celtics will go for the win in the second half.
Highlights first half
Unicorn warning 🦄🚨 pic.twitter.com/PEHYputrV7
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2025
back 2 back buckets for @CaldwellPope pic.twitter.com/UxXhpO9cSs
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 30, 2025
THATS G to you @thats_G_ pic.twitter.com/lBudIRmOCR
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 30, 2025
⏱️ 0:00 // 2Q
The first half ended at TD Garden. With an incredible comeback from the Celtics, the lead was reduced for a few seconds. However, the Magic still held the lead. 47-49
⏱️ 1:15 // 2Q
They couldn't hold on to their lead and went into halftime trailing. The Celtics, after tying the score, took a few seconds to the lead, but the Magic quickly responded to pull away. 43-48
⏱️ 3:11 // 2Q
Tied again. After a close start, the Magic took the lead and extended their advantage, but before halftime, the Celtics responded by tying the score with a double from Brown. 41-41
⏱️ 5:31 // 2Q
The home team reacted, looking to turn the score around before halftime. The Celtics began to shoot more accurately and, with Horford's double, fell within two points of the Magic. 37-39
⏱️ 7:18 // 2Q
Constant offense and counterattack to stay away. Hauser scored a double for the home team, and Wagner responded with the same for the visitors. White then doubled for the Celtics, and Carter Jr. paid the price with a double for Magic. 30-38
⏱️ 9:25 // 2Q
The visitors give the home team no respite. After the Celtics scored three points off Porzinis's shots, the Magic responded with two free throws from Wagner to pull away again. 26-34
⏱️ 11:39 // 2Q
Now it was the visiting team's turn, and they were quick to take the lead in the second quarter. The Magic scored the first goal with Wagner's double, which put them ahead 23-29.
⏱️ 12:00 // 2Q
The second quarter begins on Boston's night. The Celtics will look to regain the lead against a Magic team that managed to make a significant difference, but slowed down in the final stretch.
⏱️ 0:00 // 1Q
The first quarter at TD Garden has ended. Despite their efforts to make a significant difference against the Celtics, the Magic take a partial victory, but by a very small margin. 23-27
⏱️ 1:28 // 1Q
The home team reacted, refusing to fall behind at home. In the final minute and a half, the Celtics scored seven points to close the gap on the Magic. 19-24
⏱️ 3:40 // 1Q
What a moment for the visiting guard. Two consecutive three-pointers for Caldwell-Pope, who not only scored the most points for the Magic, but also for the game as a whole. 10-19
⏱️ 5:39 // 1Q
The visitors' run pulled away after tying the score. After Wagner's double to make it 8-8, three more points came from the forward and a double from Carter Jr. for the Magic. 8-13
⏱️ 7:15 // 1Q
Tied again. For the third time in Boston's night, the visitors tied the score. Now it was Wagner's turn for a double for the Magic. 8-8
⏱️ 9:31 // 1Q
They regained the lead after a difficult minute. After the home team's strong start, the Magic responded to tie the score. However, the Celtics' Porzingis emerged for his first double of the night. 6-4
⏱️ 11:48 // 1Q
He wants to qualify, and he didn't take long to show it. The Celtics struck the first blow of the night in Boston with Brown's double that put them ahead on the scoreboard against the Magic. 2-0
⏱️12:00 // 1Q
The first quarter begins. The Boston Celtics face the Orlando Magic for Game 5 of the NBA playoffs at the TD Center.
All Set
The players are already on the court, ready to kick off Game 2 of the NBA 2024/25 playoffs. The home team is coming off a win on the road, and if they get another win, they'll advance to the next round.
Game 4
The last game was in Game 4, in Orlando, where the visiting team won 107 to 98.
Pre-game warmup
Before changing in the locker room, the rosters are already on the court to go through pre-game routines before the matchup.
The players are practicing three-point shots to fine-tune their aim for tonight's game.
The players are practicing three-point shots to fine-tune their aim for tonight's game.
Magic's starting lineup confirmed
For his part, the visiting coach will also make no changes to the team that started Game 4, so both starting lineups will be the same.
first five 👇 pic.twitter.com/KXqyIkiHjJ
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 29, 2025
Celtics Lineup Confirmed
For this game, the coach made no changes compared to the last team that took the court in Game 4 of these playoffs.
First five ⤵️@DraftKings pic.twitter.com/jQpm6SZN3q
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 30, 2025
The Remaining Games
The Celtics have three chances to secure their place in the playoffs. If they don't win tonight, they can get their revenge in a few days when they play on the road or in their last home game. However, for the Magic to advance to the next round, they will have to win the remaining three.
Player Statements - Magic
Franz Wagner said: "I think we controlled the game a lot and can play a lot better. I feel like we haven't played our best basketball yet, and, well, it wasn't all bad. So we'll improve in Game 5 and make sure we come out with the right mindset."
Magic's final season
Meanwhile, unlike this season, where they finished seventh, they finished fifth in the regular season in 2023/24 and directly into the playoffs. They were then eliminated by the Cavaliers 4-3.
The Celtics' last season
Unlike this regular season, where they finished second, the Boston franchise finished first in 2023/2024 with a 64-18 record and a +930 margin. They then eliminated the Heat, Cavaliers, and Pacers, defeating the Mavericks 4-1 to become champions.
Western Conference Matchups
Oklahoma City Thunder 4-0 Memphis Grizzlies
Denver Nuggets 2-2 Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers 1-3 Minnesota Timberwolves
Houston Rockets 1-3 Golden State Warriors
Denver Nuggets 2-2 Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers 1-3 Minnesota Timberwolves
Houston Rockets 1-3 Golden State Warriors
Eastern Conference Matchups
Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 Miami Heat
Indiana Pacers 3-1 Milwaukee Bucks
New York Knicks 3-1 Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics 3-1 Orlando Magic
Indiana Pacers 3-1 Milwaukee Bucks
New York Knicks 3-1 Detroit Pistons
Boston Celtics 3-1 Orlando Magic
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Argentina: 9:30 p.m.
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Brazil: 9:30 p.m.
Chile: 8:30 p.m.
Colombia: 7:30 p.m.
Ecuador: 7:30 p.m.
USA (ET): 8:30 p.m.
Spain: 2:30 a.m.
Mexico: 7:30 p.m.
Paraguay: 8:30 p.m.
Peru: 7:30 p.m.
Uruguay: 9:30 p.m.
Venezuela: 8:30 p.m.
Argentina: 9:30 p.m.
Bolivia: 8:30 p.m.
Brazil: 9:30 p.m.
Chile: 8:30 p.m.
Colombia: 7:30 p.m.
Ecuador: 7:30 p.m.
USA (ET): 8:30 p.m.
Spain: 2:30 a.m.
Mexico: 7:30 p.m.
Paraguay: 8:30 p.m.
Peru: 7:30 p.m.
Uruguay: 9:30 p.m.
Venezuela: 8:30 p.m.
Top Player - Magic
Paolo Banchero, the team's most decisive player in this NBA regular season, will look to continue this level to maintain his dominance in several team statistics. The forward is first in points (25.9), rebounds (7.5), assists (4.8), minutes per game (34:22), three-point percentage (32%-1.9) and defensive rebounds (6.4). He is also second in double-doubles (11). In the two regular season post games, he totaled 128 points, grabbed 33 rebounds and dished out 15 assists.
Top Player - Celtics
Jayson Tatum, the team's most important player in this very good regular season, will look to continue this form to climb to the top of the leaderboard. The alter-shooting guard is first in points (26.8), rebounds (8.7), assists (6.0), minutes per game (36:26), defensive rebounds (8.0), double-doubles (31) and triple-doubles (2). He is also second in free throw percentage (81%-5.0) and steals (1.1). He also recorded 17 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out four assists in the playoff game.
History goes to Boston
These two franchises have met 136 times over the years in NBA regular season games since January 17, 1990. Of the total, the Celtics have won 78, while the Magic have won the remaining 58 games, leaving a difference of 20 meetings. The last meeting was in game four and, in Orlando, the visiting team won 107-98.
The Magic's present
On the other hand, the Orlando franchise comes from a loss that did not allow them to even the series and now they will have to leave the Amway Center in search of scoring again and not to be eliminated in the first round of these playoffs. Although the performance in Boston was not bad in the first two games, they lost in both and now they have to play for all or nothing. The current situation is not so good and out of the last five games they won only two, but before that they had five consecutive wins.
The Celtics present
The Massachusetts franchise comes to this game after winning 107-98 in the fourth game of the NBA 24/25 playoffs and will be looking for a fourth victory to qualify for the next round. The performance was better than the third game, in which they also lost in Orlando, but they will try to be similar to the first two games to take advantage of the home court. Now, they have five wins in their last six games and lost two of their last ten.
The stadium of the game
Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic for Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs 24/25 will take place at the TD Garden, a sports arena located in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. It is often referred to simply by its colloquial or traditional name the Garden or Boston Garden, being formerly known as FleetCenter and TD Banknorth Garden.
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Hello everyone! Welcome to the live broadcast, Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic corresponding to the fifth game of the NBA playoffs 24/25.
My name is Gianluca Pantano and I will be hosting the game. We will provide you with pregame analysis, score updates and live news here on VAVEL.
